How would you go about building this Halloween lawn monster?

[DreadBelch]

Was looking around and found this big wraith-like motherfucker that someone had made and I want to try building one.

But I need some advice on exactly how to do it. I'll probably pick up some black cloth at a local store and then look around for a lantern, but how would you build the frame to hang the cloth on? Without spending too much. Maybe start with a tall shepard's hook and add 10-Gauge pliable armature wire for the shoulders and arms?

 

[EliteRetard]

That'd be really cheap, quick, and simple...wood, coat hangers, and fasteners.
The lanterns are cheap and easy to find as well ($10 new at camping stores etc).

 

[EliteRetard]

Since I got nothing better to do I decided to draw you some really crappy instructions :awe:

 

[EliteRetard]

Oh also, if you don't want a fire hazard but still want some light it'd be easy to run power to the lantern and drop a bulb in it. Cheap and easy to find bulb sockets like this, any size you need to fit in your lantern:

 

[runzwithsizorz]

Had the same dilemma, needed something to shape the form,(bendable), but strong enough to support,(the weight, and to stay put). Bought a coil of 4 gauge aluminum wire at Lowes. Burlap 8x8 wrapping squires can be found at a gardening, or tractor supply store. It could be dyed with clothes dye, and a spray bottle. To add more form, pool noodles, or foam from the craft store.

 

[nakedfrog]

A friend of mine built a PVC structure for his.

 

[lxskllr]

Walmart has lanterns for $6. They're shit if you actually want to use it, but it would make a decent decoration. Look in the candle section.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

could just use a timed electronic candle inside.

also found a guide on instructables:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Reaper-Yard-Statue/

 

[DreadBelch]

Turns out the guy who made the Reaper also made a DIY guide. Pretty cool. Guess that makes everything easier.

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-and-step-by-step/69229-monster-mud-reaper.html

 

[sdifox]

Just put the cover on yourself and jump at the little critters when they approach the door :awe:

 

[EliteRetard]

Just put the cover on yourself and jump at the little critters when they approach the door :awe:

Good way to get beaten and then shot.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Good way to get beaten and then shot.

Hire the homeless. You do a good deed, they can earn some money and it's cheaper/easier than building something.

 

[EliteRetard]

Hire the homeless. You do a good deed, they can earn some money and it's cheaper/easier than building something.

Then you don't even need to get a costume/outfit. Reaper got nothing compared to a cracked out homeless guy chasing you at night.

 

[alien42]

Good way to get beaten and then shot.

on your own property on halloween? i don't think so.

the solution to the OPs problem is simple though, be it a wooden or metal base, pretty easy to build.

 

[EliteRetard]

on your own property on halloween? i don't think so.
*snip*

You must not live in western Washington.

 

[Imp]

Pay an unemployed, desperate person $50 to stand in that position.

 

[John Connor]

You can use these for all kinds of shit, too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lifesize-Po...410295?hash=item4d1f3a83b7:g:eBsAAOxyuuJR5VCa

 

[John Connor]

Good way to get beaten and then shot.

Either you really are an elite retard, or you live in south east L.A. Perhaps Compton?

 

[sdifox]

Good way to get beaten and then shot.

Not up here. I have run into a guy doing this. He was sitting outside holding a bowl of candy and would lurch at the kids when they get close. Got my kid real good.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

Either you really are an elite retard, or you live in south east L.A. Perhaps Compton?

Gee, how did you know?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lGetTPx7b0

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Turns out the guy who made the Reaper also made a DIY guide. Pretty cool. Guess that makes everything easier.

http://www.halloweenforum.com/tutorials-and-step-by-step/69229-monster-mud-reaper.html

My wife found the same thing a few weeks ago, bought the parts and said she would build it herself. Everything still sits in our garage untouched. I hate Pinterest.